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Posting: 286154 | Available | 4/16/24
For sale in Downtown San Francisco, California is an American breakfast restaurant. It is on a busy street and the owner will be retiring. The price is $170,000.
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$170,000
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Posting: 286153 | Available | 4/16/24
Seize the opportunity to own a well-established and profitable bar and restaurant in a prime location. This venue boasts a loyal customer base and includes a spacious kitchen, beautiful bar, outdoor patio, DJ booth, and dance floor. Fully operational with a Type 47 liquor license.
Asking Price
$499,000
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Posting: 284361 | Available | 4/16/24
For sale: a true gem with a recent sizable investment dedicated to renovations and unobstructed bay views from the courtyard. Located in a thriving destination for both locals and tourists alike. Great opportunity to capitalize on strong food court traffic, low overhead, and Type 41 ABC License.
Asking Price
$225,000
Cash flow
$190,000
Revenue
$540,000
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$145,000
Posting: 283053 | Available | 4/16/24
A renowned Japanese restaurant nestled in a distinguished neighborhood, proudly serving the community for over 40 years. A valid beer and wine license is included. It also has a state-of-the-art sushi bar. A comprehensive wine bar stocked with a broad selection.
Asking Price
$145,000
Cash flow
$140,000
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$600,182
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Posting: 285648 | Available | 4/16/24
This is a thriving Italian pasta and pizza restaurant in Orange County. It includes a beer & wine license! Since opening its doors in 2021, this bustling Italian eatery has quickly become a local favorite, boasting $400k in sales in its first year.
Asking Price
$300,000
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Posting: 283970 | Available | 4/16/24
Discover an exceptional opportunity to own a distinguished Indian restaurant nestled in the affluent region of Orange County, renowned for its authentic Indian cuisine and dedicated clientele. This family-operated gem stands out for its fidelity to traditional flavors.
Asking Price
$85,000
Cash flow
$187,100
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$840,000
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Posting: 286144 | Available | 4/16/24
Currently a highly regarded Turkish restaurant, but the concept could be altered to suit this busy strip mall location. Many families live and are moving into this fast-growing Sacramento suburb city, especially West Roseville. Monthly rent is $4,400 with annual sales revenue of $650,000.
Asking Price
$425,000
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$221,832
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$1,377,481
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Posting: 286143 | Available | 4/16/24
In business since 1970 and operated by the present owners for the past 28 years, this iconic breakfast, lunch, and dinner restaurant seating 60 with its separate ABC Type 47 full liquor bar seating a further 50 is for sale.
Asking Price
$645,000
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$1,732,743
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Posting: 285274 | Available | 4/16/24
Opening in 2016, this chef driven Latin Bistro has gained much popularity within this fantastic East Bay community drawing clientele from Walnut Creek and other affluent areas. Its town-center location is ideal and the well kept complex where it resides is inviting and has a great product mix.
Asking Price
$349,000
Cash flow
$132,900
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$730,000
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Posting: 282971 | Available | 4/16/24
For sale is a bustling cafe situated on one of Los Angeles' most high-traffic thoroughfares, offering an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established breakfast and lunch venue that has thrived for over 17 years.
Asking Price
$325,000
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$960,000
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Posting: 284725 | Available | 4/16/24
This is an authentic Thai restaurant for sale tucked away on the border of Civic Center-Tenderloin in San Francisco. It is a hidden gem with a large basement below permitted for a prep area. There is a walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer along with 2 grease traps in the basement with lots of storage.
Asking Price
$120,000
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Posting: 272591 | Available | 4/15/24
This is a well-established Hawaiian restaurant with a full liquor license for sale in Dana Point, CA. It is only open for dinner on weekdays. It has so much potential if the new owner knows how to operate the restaurant with marketing strategy. The size is approximately 5,000 sq ft.
Asking Price
$449,000
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$120,000
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$696,000
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Posting: 285649 | Available | 4/15/24
For sale is a prime location in Azusa. It is a Japanese sushi & roll restaurant with beer and wine. The store size is 1,600 sq ft. The restaurant is located next to Chipotle, Urbane Cafe, Starbucks. Rolls & salmon make up 80% of their sales. The food cost is 35% approximatel
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$160,000
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Posting: 285540 | Available | 4/15/24
For sale is a Japanese sushi restaurant located in a great area with outside seating and reserved parking. The seller has multiple restaurants and he lives outside of this area. This is the reason for the sale. Most customers are individuals; many regular customers come from high-tech companies.
Asking Price
$96,000
Cash flow
$132,000
Revenue
$1,020,000
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$485,000
Posting: 286137 | Available | 4/15/24
For sale is a renowned sushi restaurant located in Los Angeles County. This establishment features a beer and wine license and an inviting enclosed patio with seating for approximately 16 guests. It is situated in a bustling shopping center that enjoys a diverse mix of retail businesses.
Asking Price
$485,000
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$2,000,000
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Posting: 285455 | Available | 4/15/24
For sale is a New American cuisine with a complete craft cocktail bar. This restaurant has been in business for 8+ years with below-market rent of $3.75 per square foot. High-rated commercial and residential buildings in a high-class affluent community surround the business.
Asking Price
$499,000
Cash flow
$79,042
Revenue
$635,695
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Posting: 286122 | Available | 4/14/24
This is a perfect opportunity for an owner-operator! The business's revenue and profit have been increasing every year since it opened in 2020 under the same owner. Unfortunately, the seller has decided to put the business on the market due to unforeseen family issues.
Asking Price
$160,000
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$120,000
Revenue
$1,750,000
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Posting: 285404 | Available | 4/11/24
This Northern California based full-service restaurant is a California Limited Liability Company and was formed 7 years ago and has been under the same ownership since inception. Open 7 days a week, this restaurant's menu offers inspirational breakfast/brunch, lunch, and dinner cuisine.
Asking Price
$350,000
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$30,000
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$350,000
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Posting: 285411 | Available | 4/11/24
They offer seasonal, responsibly sourced ingredients, used to create their unique menu where hand crafted meets quality ingredients. With a menu designed by an award-winning chef and owner, they offer dinners only five days a week (closed Monday and Tuesday).
Asking Price
$300,000
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$80,000
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$750,000
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Posting: 283530 | Available | 4/11/24
This gluten-free vegan restaurant is a California Limited Liability Company that was formed 12 years ago and has been under the same ownership since its inception. Their all-natural plant-based (Vegan) menu is prepared with mostly organic ingredients and is naturally gluten-free.
Asking Price
$275,000
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$45,000
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$100,000
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Posting: 284708 | Available | 4/11/24
This NorCal restaurant is a California Sole Proprietorship and has been in operation for only 1 year. Freshly renovated, this eatery is known for their amazing made from scratch pizzas, salads, cakes, and wraps and located next a railroad so they play of the railroad theme in the decor/menu names.
Asking Price
$119,000
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Posting: 285602 | Available | 4/11/24
This is a great-looking restaurant right next to the 2 most popular sports attractions of Southern California [Angels Stadium of Anaheim & Honda Center] and many office buildings and housing developments within the Platinum Triangle District. It is a turnkey restaurant with a beer & wine license.
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$85,000
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Posting: 284655 | Available | 4/11/24
For sale is a South Orange County Asian BBQ grill restaurant with great food & 5-star reviews. The restaurant is located in a shopping center anchored by a movie theater and surrounded by a lot of offices & businesses with great daytime employees and residential neighborhoods.
Asking Price
$69,000
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$1,200,000
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Posting: 285575 | Available | 4/11/24
For sale is a well-established and famous seafood restaurant in downtown Fullerton. The current monthly sale is over $100,000. Its size is 7,500+ sq. ft with a spacious patio and party room and its rent is only $16,000 including NNN. The buyer can add more menu options to the current menu.
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$349,000
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Posting: 283507 | In Contract | 4/10/24
For sale is a restaurant in one of the most desirable cities in South Bay and growing fast, as there are not many spaces are left for restaurants. This is an excellent location with a patio but the name & concept will not be included. Take over an existing business and be open in 30-45 days.
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$198,000
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Posting: 286083 | Available | 4/10/24
For an asset sale is a Mexican concept restaurant. It has an ABC 47 license. It has a low monthly rent of $7,500/month. The store size is 6,400 sq ft. with a seating capacity of 150. It is located in business plaza with plenty of parking. It would be easy to convert it to another concept.
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$299,000
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Posting: 271874 | Available | 4/10/24
This is a restaurant for sale in an excellent location with a great long-term lease plus a patio. There is a full kitchen with a type 1 Hood and all equipment, furniture & fixtures are practically new, only 2 years old. It is turnkey, so you can change the concept if you wish or continue.
Asking Price
$218,000
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$980,000
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Posting: 285556 | Available | 4/10/24
A rare opportunity to own a Mexican restaurant with a 47 full bar and the property. The restaurant is almost 4,400 sf and the sales are almost at $1m a year. This business is long established and the property and the liquor license hold a lot of value. SBA requires 10% down for real estate purchase.
Asking Price
$2,100,000
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$3,830,730
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$26,912,323
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Posting: 284824 | Available | 5/23/24
This well-established freight company provides drayage services from the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to warehouses in Southern California. The company was established over 37 years ago and has over 130 customers in diverse industries.
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Posting: 285309 | Available | 5/22/24
Situated at a prime corner spot on a bustling main block in Los Angeles, this establishment resonates with rich global influences, creating a unique and inviting atmosphere. Boasting adaptable space accommodating up to 140 guests, the venue features timeless design elements.
Asking Price
$825,000
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Posting: 284472 | Available | 5/22/24
This is an exceptional restaurant & banquet facility for sale! This is a full-service banquet facility with ABC Type 47 liquor license & ABC Type 58 for catering. They have a seating capacity of over 360. There is vast parking space for guests and it is easily accessible from major freeways.
Asking Price
$4,500,000
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Posting: 286238 | Available | 5/23/24
Historic restaurant and bar, East of Alpine. This stand-alone 4,500 sq. ft building with a patio and full kitchen equipped with an A1 hood. Keep it as is or explore new concepts. ABC type 47 license available separately. Unlimited potential for menu expansion, live entertainment, and marketing.
Asking Price
$199,000
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$200,000
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$1,046,000
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Posting: 284627 | Available | 5/21/24
New Pricing! These are ten FedEx home & ground delivery routes for sale for $725,000. Currently grossing at $1,046,000 + and has estimated adjusted cash flow of $200,000 + per year. This includes 10 FedEx delivery vehicles that are worth an estimated $313,000 and 11 employees (FT & PT) in place.
Asking Price
$725,000
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$525,000
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Posting: 285786 | Available | 5/24/24
This established pizza business is known for its premium pizzas and commitment to quality. While the current owner prioritizes quality over quantity, there's ample room for a new owner to convert to their own vision. It is a prime location in a shopping center with high visibility.
Asking Price
$245,000
Cash flow
$118,652
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$620,210
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Posting: 281000 | Available | 5/21/24
For sale is an iconic, ethnic, all-you-can-eat, stir fry/grill concept restaurant with full staff, recipes, & recent expansion. If you're interested, this is a great opportunity for an entrepreneur wanting their own space but are facing the build/buy dilemma. Buy this fully built out restaurant.
Asking Price
$229,000
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Posting: 286054 | Available | 5/22/24
For sale is a Mexican restaurant that is located inside a major shopping center with a supermarket anchor. No other Mexican restaurants in the complex & cannot open a new Mexican restaurant according to our lease agreement. There is plenty of parking. It has a beer & wine license.
Asking Price
$439,900
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$500,000
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$3,000,000
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$1,450,000
Posting: 275102 | Available | 5/22/24
20 Years of Teppan Entertainment, Sushi and Cocktail bar in South Orange County. Professional Teppan and Sushi Chefs provide a unique dining experience. Restaurant has a cocktail bar, and has a Rock N' Roll theme. This is a destination restaurant that requires no advertising. Absentee Owner
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$1,450,000
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Posting: 285056 | Available | 5/23/24
Experience the epitome of elegance and refinement at our renowned establishment, where breathtaking views, exquisite dining, and a romantic ambiance converge to create an unparalleled dining experience. It is recognized as the Inland Empire's premier destination for romance and ambiance.
Asking Price
$2,500,000
Cash flow
$219,950
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$219,950
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Posting: 283295 | Available | 5/26/24
This Silverlake restaurant and bar with liquor, onsite parking, and excellent street visibility boasts what may arguably be the most coveted outdoor patio in the area. The venue has 3 dining areas that open into an adjacent bar and outdoor patio. The corner property is included!
Asking Price
$2,900,000
Cash flow
$235,000
Revenue
$1,740,000
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$210,000
Posting: 286256 | Available | 5/21/24
Work in a recession-resistant industry where weekly pay is guaranteed. Straightforward business model - simply manage your fleet and team of drivers. No accounts receivable. No rental space required. No inventory required. No marketing required. Steady, predictable revenue.
Asking Price
$875,000
Cash flow
$267,486
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$1,051,158
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Posting: 285325 | Available | 2/23/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$725,000
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Posting: 286753 | Available | 5/24/24
The bar and restaurant are beautifully built out and come with a full ABC 47 license. The establishment features a long bar with plenty of tap beers, supported by a separate walk-in cooler dedicated to beer kegs. A second walk-in cooler services the kitchen.
Asking Price
$395,000
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
$925,000
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$450,000
Posting: 282858 | Available | 9/15/23
This remarkable business is hatching a unique blend of success, combining tradition with innovation. With a legacy that spans years, it has cracked the secret to delighting customers and achieving financial prosperity. And now, this golden egg is up for grabs!
Asking Price
$450,000
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Posting: 281251 | Available | 4/28/24
For sale is a 17-year established restaurant/cafe in SOMA in SF near AT&T park, Cal Train station, and Safeway. seller is averaging $800- $1000 a day in sales from Monday -Friday 5:30 am to 3 pm, closed on weekends. The lease amount is subject to change.
Asking Price
$75,000
Cash flow
$2,197,087
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$9,717,098
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Posting: 283084 | Available | 3/19/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. The business has seen double-digit organic growth since its inception.
Asking Price
$9,000,000
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$374,855
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$1,330,445
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Posting: 284213 | Available | 12/8/23
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$1,000,000
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$385,082
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Posting: 284328 | Available | 5/23/24
Located in a vibrant North Bay Area Community that is thriving with shops, restaurants, music, and outdoor activities, this local pizza & pasta restaurant has been serving up its hand-crafted pizza & pasta dishes for almost 30 years! The loyal customer base enjoys many choices on the menu.
Asking Price
$115,000
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Posting: 285958 | Available | 4/2/24
For an asset sale is a great casual restaurant location on Lincoln Blvd for a high-end Japanese menu. It is 1,270 sq ft. with a patio. Rent is $12,000 including NNN. There is a beer/wine License. The buyer can convert it into other restaurants with the landlord's approval.
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
$244,588
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$831,696
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Posting: 279699 | Available | 10/17/23
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. The business has seen double-digit organic growth since its inception.
Asking Price
$500,000
Cash flow
$160,435
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$1,232,233
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Posting: 283656 | Available | 5/2/24
Extremely attractive Mexican family restaurant with full liquor and a community favorite for over 40 years! Offering an incredible lease through 2042, with only 2% annual increases every five years. An expansive remodel was completed in 2022 with new equipment, flooring, new lighting & much more!
Asking Price
$299,000
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Posting: 286075 | Available | 4/9/24
For sale is a versatile restaurant and bar venue, equipped with a coveted type 47 liquor license and full entertainment license. This dynamic space offers unparalleled flexibility, allowing you to seamlessly operate as a unified entity or as two distinct businesses.
Asking Price
$399,000
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Posting: 275432 | Available | 8/6/22
Value of San Francisco Type 47 liquor licenses have been selling at $235,000. Seller is asking only $210,000. Asset Sale. Restaurant has closed. Liquor License is for sale. License can be moved throughout San Francisco. San Francisco liquor licenses are sought after, so the cost (Demand) is high.
Asking Price
$210,000
Cash flow
$584,857
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$2,015,174
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Posting: 285478 | Available | 3/3/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Linehaul routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$1,600,000
Cash flow
$100,000
Revenue
$720,000
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$120,000
Posting: 284940 | Available | 5/10/24
Discover the essence of Venezuelan cuisine in this thriving restaurant, boasting a full liquor license (47-on-sale general) for a complete dining experience. Spanning approximately 3,000 sq. ft., the restaurant offers a spacious setting with a reasonable monthly rent of $6,100.
Asking Price
$340,000
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Posting: 286296 | Available | 4/27/24
A profitable sushi restaurant is for sale in a busy shopping center with some other notable tenants. The restaurant boasts ample parking and has been an established eatery known for its great food and existing customer base. Inside, there is a nice dining area with a sushi bar.
Asking Price
$438,000
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Posting: 280883 | Available | 3/30/24
This is a 3,137 rentable sq. ft. bar & lounge space, with a ventless hood kitchen previously licensed to sell full liquor to go, as well as on-premises consumption. This is fully built-out with high-end finishes and fully equipped on the lower level of the marketplace with a dedicated entry.
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McGovern Escrow Services, Inc., is a leading independent escrow company. We are a trusted partner with our clients, assisting them through the tangled bulk sale & liquor license transfer process. We provide attentive, quality & innovative customer service. Phone Elizabeth McGovern at 415-735-3645.
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Owners should keep the fact that they want to sell their small business confidential. Before releasing information to prospective buyers, buyers should commit to confidentiality in writing & should understand why it is important. Peter Siegel, MBA a ProBuy and ProSell Advisor with BizBen explains.
First the dreaded statistic: 80% of all business buyers looking to buy a small business never end up doing so! Peter Siegel, MBA BizBen.com Founder & ProBuy Director) covers successful tactics & strategies all business buyers of small to mid-sized businesses should utilize now to buy a business.
SBA large loan expert and advisor Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen.com & SBALoanAdvisors.com Founder) shares his views and experience for getting the right SBA loan for larger deals, getting deals professionally prequalified & analyzed, and getting that loan through underwriting with fewer complications!
Many times when buying a business there are reasons why buying stock or buying assets is the better business decision. We explore these options on the BizBen Blog Post of which option may be better depending on the circumstances of the buyer (and seller) involved in the transaction taking place.
Many business owners fail to maximize their business' value because they don't have a proper strategy in place to do so. Failure to maximize your businesses value will make it harder to attract the most qualified buyers. Have a plan that ensures your business is as attractive & valuable as possible.
A business buyer in our ProBuy Program searching to buy a business asked me to sum up what I though the biggest mistakes business buyers make when they search for and bought a small business. I asked ProIntermediaries on BizBen their thoughts on the matter and received a diverse response.
It is not uncommon for business Owner/Sellers to get uncomfortable when a potential Buyer requires a SBA loan to purchase the Seller's business. Often times Owner/Sellers will say "the Buyer is the one getting the loan; why am I the one under the microscope?" This blog post addresses this topic.
Depending on the type of business being sold, a month-to-month situation can be severely detrimental to the value of the business. Peter Siegel, MBA Founder of BizBen (and Lead Facilitator at BizBen) explores the issue of month to month leases in this blog/article.
Buying a small to mid-sized restaurant can have many pitfalls, and potential restaurant buyers should know how to avoid getting burned! Several restaurant advisors weigh in with (Peter Siegel, MBA at BizBen) and discuss tips for buying a restaurant in California.
Was chatting with a potential buyer of a restaurant in our BizBen ProBuy Program and he asked me what he should look for in due diligence when he finally did find a restaurant he was interested in. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen and others on BizBen explore this topic.
For those who don't know, a non-compete agreement is a contract between a buyer and seller of a business, which after the sale, prohibits the seller from engaging in direct competition with the business they previously sold. Joe Ranieri (Business Broker) adds this topic to a BizBen Discussion Post.
In our BizBen.com June 2021 Monthly Report the top ProIntermediaries and ProAdvisors on BizBen offer their thoughts about the current status of the business for sale marketplace with trends and predictions for Business Buyers, Owner/Sellers, Business Brokers, Agents, Advisors in the near future.
Sometimes business brokers just can't win with their clients, because if an offer comes in too fast & too early then they must have lowballed the price & the seller is suspicious, and if not enough offers come in after putting the business on the market - they may look unproductive to their clients.
As the year winds down, it's tempting for business brokers to go through their old files and throw them out to make room for new client's folders, but that would be foolish. Joe Ranieri (Orange County Business broker) discusses strategies for saving files - a key annual strategy for brokers/agents.
When seeking SBA loan financing many potential business buyers have wrong information about the process of securing the best financing to buy a business. Peter Siegel, MBA a business purchase financing expert delves into the myths regarding SBA financing and business purchase financing.
We're hearing more and more about "crowd funding" through sites like gofundme and kickstarter as a possible way to raise the cash needed to buy a small business. This method of collecting funds has proven successful in other kinds of situations. Could this strategy work when buying a small business?
We all understand the idea of paying too much for a small business. But is there such a thing as not paying enough? That seems like an odd notion, but I'm familiar with situations in which a buyer acquired a small business for a figure substantially under what probably was market value.
Buying a small business is hard enough when there is no competition, so how might a buyer navigate the process when there is additional competition from other buyers? Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen ProBuy Program) and others explain a few of the ways that a buyer can beat out other buyers.
When purchasing a small to mid-szied business, there are a multitude of things to evaluate. One area that is often overlooked is the business's culture. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen discusses with potential buyers the importance of understanding how the business runs on a day-to-day basis.
Negotiating the terms of a business deal is a delicate process, where one wrong move can cost you the business that you wanted to purchase. Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen ProBuy Program) discusses the ins and outs of negotiations, and how to work well with the seller to get a deal done.
It's important to remember that selling a business takes time. Unlike selling a house, which can be sold relatively fast, a business can take up to six months to a year to sell. I discuss this topic with other advisors and intermediaries on this BizBen Discussion.
There are a lot of misconceptions about what enhances the value of a business. The following factors in this Discussion are aspects of a business that really drives its value and pricing. A business owner asked me this question today so I wanted to get others view points as well in this Discussion.
It can take months, sometimes longer to sell a small business. Here are 6 questions plus other information from myself plus other BizBen Users to ask yourself to help you determine why your small to mid-sized California business isn't selling. You might be surprised what those reasons are!
Should I Sell My Business During The Holidays Or Wait Till After The New Year? Business Broker Joe Ranieri and others chime in on this BizBen Discussion about selling a business during the Holiday Season.
Applying for a business acquisition loan can be challenging for someone who hasn't been through that process in the past. If one has a mortgage one knows that the value of the property being pledged has to at least equal the amount of the loan, SBA loans to buy a small business are very different.
Yes, there are ways to find businesses with growth potential that can be purchased with modest investments. But before offering any ideas about finding cheap businesses, it's important to review some of the risks involved. Peter Siegel (BizBen ProBuy Program) discusses this topic with others.
At What Point Do You Show Key Marketing Info And Materials To Buyers? Robb Hartman, Business Broker at BizBen discusses this topic with others on this BizBen Discussion.
Business buyers many times ask in my ProBuy consulting sessions - how long should I ask for due-diligence when buying a small business? The answer really depends on several factors. They include: type of business, demand for the business, complexity of the business. Advisors weigh in on this topic.
The owner selling the business doesn't have recent financial information or documentation but insists revenues are increasing. Should buyers believe the seller? What should buyers do in this situation? ProIntermediaries on BizBen answer the question of verifying seller / owner's financial claims.
When considering buying a business that is losing money one has to be very careful. There are reasons that the business could be losing money that aren't fatal or extremely difficult to fix and there are other reasons that should send you running in the other direction. Peter Siegel, MBA explains.
